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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the region's liquor policy, stating shops are for those whose religion permits consumption. His comments come amid a 100-day anti-drug campaign, with calls to extend it to liquor. Abdullah highlighted his government's efforts to prevent youth from consuming alcohol, including not opening new shops.

Highways Department sources said that a proposal to construct a bypass for Periyapalayam was under consideration

He observed that the Indian Ocean has always been India’s arena, and highlighted the growing significance of the region

Two companies providing connections - Torrent Gas and Think Gas - across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu say they have speeded up the process and have covered hundreds of homes

Offered as four distinct degree programmes the courses have been structured to be pursued as standalone courses or alongside a regular college degree

Punjab Kings suffered their fourth straight IPL 2026 loss, falling by three wickets to Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. Despite a strong 210/5, their bowling and fielding faltered, allowing DC to chase the target with aggressive half-centuries. Captain Shreyas Iyer expressed disappointment, highlighting execution lapses as the key issues.

The decision of the BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to elevate the CEO to the top post in the State raised questions in political circles

Mr. Revanth Reddy questions why action was not taken so far when complaint was lodged on May 8

Engagements indicate New Delhi is stepping up its global outreach amidst the war in West Asia and talks of economic austerity measures at home triggered by an energy crisis

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul held consultations with three main contenders on May 9, 2026

Delhi Police crime branch nabbed six alleged shooters linked to gangsters Rashid Cablewala and Hashim Baba at a Karol Bagh lounge. The group was planning rival attacks and involved in extortion and illegal arms trade. Police recovered multiple sophisticated firearms and cartridges, with further raids leading to more arrests and weapons.

“We must make every effort to reduce the use of imported products and avoid personal activities that involve spending foreign currency,” PM Modi said

According to the police, the suspect, identified as ‘Bruce Lee’ Shibu, is suspected to have fled to Tamil Nadu

Students encouraged to shore up networking skills and create their own content

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take oath for his second consecutive term as Assam's Chief Minister, joining an elite group of BJP leaders with multiple terms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony, highlighting the significance of Sarma's re-election and the BJP's strengthened position in the Northeast.

The idea of making Mr. Thirumavalavan the CM was mooted after a bid for an AIADMK Government with DMK support hit hurdles, a senior VCK leader told The Hindu